I know you are probably frustrated by the verbiage battles related to Christmas this year. Should we say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Should we have church on Christmas Sunday morning (December 25) or give everyone the day off? Should holiday decorations on public property include a nativity scene or not? It seems this Advent Season, more than ever, we are at war over Christmas. I hope not!!

On November 29, the Fox News/Opinion Dynamic conducted a survey asking some questions that you might find interesting. For instance, those surveyed were asked:

—    Do you consider Christmas a religious holiday or cultural holiday?
Religious: 57% ... Cultural 14% ... Both: 12%

—    Do you agree there is a war on Christmas in the United States?
Agree: 42% ... Disagree: 48%

—    Does it seem that the public display of Christian/Christmas symbols is under attack more this year than normal?
More: 58% ... Less: 13% ... Same: 15%

—    When greeting people you don't know well during the coming month, are you more likely to say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"?
Merry Christmas: 61% ... Happy Holidays: 26% ... Depends: 10%

—    Are you offended by stores that instruct employees not to say "Merry Christmas"?
Yes: 45% ... No: 49%

—    Do you agree or disagree that the courts have gone too far in taking religion out of public life?
Agree: 77% ... Disagree: 17%